Hi. I'm Roe, and I created the King's Roost because I'm passionate about making things. I want to share my joy and passion with you. You don't have to be a zealot; you can take it slow, explore, dabble, give some things a try. I have the supplies you need. Come into the King's Roost and get advice, equipment, lessons, or encouragement anytime.

For me, it all started when a friend introduced me to the health benefits and delicious taste of home-milled flour. I had no idea that the grains we were eating were so stripped of their nutrients by the time they reached the market shelves. Even grains labeled 100% whole wheat have been processed intensely. When was the last time you found bugs in a bag of flour, the way we did as kids? Ever wonder why insects have no interest in our flour anymore? It's got nothing worthwhile left in it! Even more surprising to me than all this, however, was how easy it turned out to be. Grinding your own grains is even easier than grinding your own coffee beans-- fast and effortless, no clean up, and a huge difference in freshness and flavor.

Getting back to the basics of food led me to explore aquaponics and permaculture next. Simply put, plants filter water for fish, while fish fertilize the plants. It's a Jack Sprat kinda thing. And the result? You get healthy fruits and veggies that use a fraction of the water compared to traditional agriculture, are less prone to disease and pests, and are 100% chemical-free. Aquaponics systems can be as sprawling and ambitious as you want... or as simple as a little bowl on your kitchen counter, with a fan-tailed goldfish helping grow greens and herbs for your dinner salad.

In addition to whole grains and aquaponics, I keep backyard chickens and honeybees; I grow sprouts and make soap from scratch; plus yogurt, cheese, butter, tofu, kombucha, beer, cider, vinegar, sauerkraut, kimchi., fermented hot sauces, and pickled vegetables. The tools to getting started on ANY of these adventures await you in my shop. Come visit The King's Roost and start your DIY journey NOW!